Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4
- Req. Number: IRC135114
- Organization : Acquisition Services Management Division - Division Office (ASM-DO)
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Salary: $112,000 - $186,700
- Recruiter Name: Maestas, Julianita Rebecca (Julia)
- Recruiter Email: juliamaestas@lanl.gov
What You Will Do
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.
The Acquisition Services Management Division (ASM) is seeking a highly motivated Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 to support important national security missions at LANL. Our primary core functions support all LANL procurement activities.
The Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 is a cost/price analysis subject matter expert and a high-level business professional with intermediate procurement specialist experience, responsible for performing compliant, complex or high-risk cost and/or price analysis of offeror, subcontractor, or supplier cost or price proposals; performing complex accounting and timekeeping system reviews; and performing highly complex cost incurred or closeout audits, within established policies and procedures. The Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 works on unusually significant, unique, or intrinsically complicated issues, provides solutions that are highly creative and where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced analysts; to include team building, managing requirements, and motivating others while fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated advanced job knowledge relevant to the advertised position, including how the Small Business Act and Small Business Investment Act (i.e., Public Law 95-507) may influence an acquisition strategy. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of contracting and subcontracting concepts, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
Accountability: Demonstrated experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate actively as a member of an integrated project team (IPT) to provide relevant expertise for developing subcontractor incentive plans, commercial proposal evaluation factors, and commercial negotiation plans.
Communication: Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, and publications; effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of LANL stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Training/Certifications: None required.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Post-graduate coursework is desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. (Remote work for this position is possible, with additional approvals).
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world.
The Acquisition Services Management Division (ASM) is seeking a highly motivated Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 to support important national security missions at LANL. Our primary core functions support all LANL procurement activities.
The Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 is a cost/price analysis subject matter expert and a high-level business professional with intermediate procurement specialist experience, responsible for performing compliant, complex or high-risk cost and/or price analysis of offeror, subcontractor, or supplier cost or price proposals; performing complex accounting and timekeeping system reviews; and performing highly complex cost incurred or closeout audits, within established policies and procedures. The Acquisition Cost/Price Analyst 4 works on unusually significant, unique, or intrinsically complicated issues, provides solutions that are highly creative and where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate as necessary as a member of integrated project teams (IPTs) to provide related expertise in the application of Prime Contract requirements and guidelines relating to requirements for cost or pricing data; provide relevant cost/price analysis and recommendations; propose subcontractor pricing and incentive plans, proposal evaluation factors, and negotiation plans; and address subcontractor financial capability, allocation and allow-ability of costs, and cost principles application.
- Plan, perform, and report on complex or high-risk cost/price analyses of offeror, subcontractors, or supplier cost or price proposals for new acquisitions, changes, requests for equitable adjustments, interim cost incurred reviews, claims, terminations, and undefined pricing actions requiring expert level analytical rigor and solutions. As a follow-on, provide support to acquisition personnel during negotiations of such actions.
- Perform complex cost accounting and timekeeping systems reviews and financial responsibility assessments of large subcontractors in support of capability determinations.
- Perform highly complex cost incurred or closeout audits of subcontracts, coordinates audit requests with external agencies, and helps negotiate or coordinate resolution of questioned costs.
- Serve as adviser and subject matter expert to the Laboratory acquisition groups and teams regarding market data, pricing approaches, price indices, quantitative analytical techniques, subcontractor financial capability, and allocation and allow-ability of contract costs for highly complex subcontracting actions.
- Plan and develop curriculum for the Laboratory acquisition workforce on cost/pricing requirements and in providing support to small businesses on purchasing and subcontracting cost/price proposal requirements.
- Acts as a special project leader, if assigned.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop less experienced analysts; to include team building, managing requirements, and motivating others while fostering a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Knowledge and Expertise: Demonstrated advanced job knowledge relevant to the advertised position, including how the Small Business Act and Small Business Investment Act (i.e., Public Law 95-507) may influence an acquisition strategy. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of contracting and subcontracting concepts, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), applicable public contract acquisition law and regulations, and applicable international contract law.
Accountability: Demonstrated experience working with confidential or proprietary information, classified documents or sensitive information.
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate actively as a member of an integrated project team (IPT) to provide relevant expertise for developing subcontractor incentive plans, commercial proposal evaluation factors, and commercial negotiation plans.
Communication: Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills as evidenced by internal and/or external interactions, seminars, briefings, presentations, and publications; effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of LANL stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Training/Certifications: None required.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 12 years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Post-graduate coursework is desirable.
Desired Qualifications:
- Current or recent cost/price analyst experience supporting a government contracting or auditing organization or a government prime contractor's subcontracting organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency through an accredited certification program from an accredited acquisition, procurement, purchasing, accounting, or auditing program.
- Active DOE "Q" clearance.
- Experience working with SAP Ariba
Work Location: The work location for this position is telework and is located in Los Alamos. Telework is defined as working from offsite but within 2hours ground commute of this location. Reporting onsite may be periodically necessary. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. (Remote work for this position is possible, with additional approvals).
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume that addresses the key requirements of the position.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
§ PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
§ Dental and vision insurance
§ Free basic life and disability insurance
§ Paid childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
§ Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
§ Onsite gyms and wellness programs
§ Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.
